Cost of living in Monterrey

In Monterrey, Mexico, a single person typically needs around $1257 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2909 monthly.

How expensive is Monterrey compared to other cities?

Monterrey is 42% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Monterrey compare to your city?

Monterrey is 61% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Monterrey is, on average, 73% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Monterrey?

Who is Monterrey a good fit for?

Monterrey is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Monterrey so expensive?

The high cost of living in Monterrey is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Monterrey?

Food prices in Monterrey are 11% higher compared to the European benchmark, making it a notable expense.

Is public transport affordable in Monterrey?

Public transport in Monterrey is 2% lower than the European benchmark, offering some affordability in this area.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1257 $
Without Rent
559 $
Rent & Utilities
697 $
Food
381 $
Transport
86 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1053 $
GDP per Capita
13,926 $
Freedom Index
6.55
Lifespan
75 years
Speak English
13%
Population
1.1M

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 12.3 $
Dinner 40.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.74 $
Capuccino 3.48 $
Coke, 330ml 1.33 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.51 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.1 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.61 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.51 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.79 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.22 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.68 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.78 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.06 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.71 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.67 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.83 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.42 $
Cigarette pack 3.99 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.76 $
Monthly Pass 39.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.25 $
Taxi, 8 km 7.98 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 33.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.93 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.23 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.6 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.67 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 58 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 91 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 27.6 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 560 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,041 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 814 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,470 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,619 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,56 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,053 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.38%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 42.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.52 $
Haircut 10.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 95.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 32 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,175 $

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Monterrey vs Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo is 19% less expensive) Monterrey vs Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro is 24% less expensive) Monterrey vs Brasilia (Brasilia is 36% less expensive) Monterrey vs Fortaleza (Fortaleza is 43% less expensive) Monterrey vs Salvador (Salvador is 41% less expensive) Monterrey vs Belo Horizonte (Belo Horizonte is 37% less expensive) Monterrey vs Manaus (Manaus is 37% less expensive) Monterrey vs Curitiba (Curitiba is 39% less expensive) Monterrey vs Recife (Recife is 38% less expensive) Monterrey vs Goiania (Goiania is 48% less expensive)
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